Issue Archive
November 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 11
Editorials
Lasers and Energy-Based Devices for Women’s Genitourinary Health: Scientific and Clinical Evidence and FDA Clearance
Senior Resident Peer-to-Peer Case StudiesAfter
The content of these case studies, ideal to review during peer study groups, was developed by Elizabeth Robinson, MD and Jennifer Aronica, MD under the guidance of dermatologist Adam Friedman, MD, FAA...
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Original Articles
The Safety of Laser Skin Resurfacing With the Microablative Carbon Dioxide Laser and Review of the Literature
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of adverse effects following laser skin resurfacing with the microablative carbon dioxide (CO2) laser system (SmartXide DOT; DEKA, Calenz...
Read MoreHybrid Fractional Laser: A Multi-Center Trial on the Safety and Efficacy for Photorejuvenation
BACKGROUND: Laser skin resurfacing has continued to evolve over the past two decades. One of the most recent advances included a hybrid fractional laser resurfacing system that can sequentially utiliz...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Fractional Radiofrequency Facial Treatment of Skin Type VI Patients
INTRODUCTION: It has been well established that patients with darker skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI) have an increased incidence of thermal induced side effects from laser and radio frequenc...
Read MoreIntegrated Cooling-Vacuum-Assisted Non-Fractional 1540-nm Erbium:Glass Laser: A New Modality for the Simultaneous Effective Treatment of Acne Lesions and Scars
INTRODUCTION: Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder with a significant impact on patients' quality of life. There is currently no treatment designated to treat acne lesions and scars concurrently. H...
Read MoreA Comparative Split-Face Trial of Plant-Based Hypoallergenic Ointment vs Petroleum-Based Ointment Following Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing of the Face
PURPOSE: Fractionated carbon dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing uses fractional photothermolysis with an ablative 10,600-nm wavelength for treatment of rhytides and photodamage. Although associated with ...
Read MorePost Filler Ecchymosis Resolution With Intense Pulsed Light
Bruising after dermal filler, soft tissue filler and neuromodulator injections is a common side effect and can have durations of 1 to 2 weeks. While it ultimately resolves, faster resolution can produ...
Read MoreA Double-Blind Randomized Pilot Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Topical MEP in the Facial Appearance Improvement of Estrogen Deficient Females
Facial skin aging is accelerated in postmenopausal females due to decreased collagen, reduced hydration, and loss of skin elasticity constituting the characteristics of estrogen deficient skin (EDS). ...
Read MoreOnce-Daily Topical Dapsone Gel, 7.5%: Effective for Acne Vulgaris Regardless of Baseline Lesion Count, With Superior Efficacy in Females
INTRODUCTION: Acne vulgaris is more common in females than males and is challenging to treat. A post hoc analysis of 2 clinical trials evaluated the effect of dapsone gel, 7.5% based on sex and baseli...
Read MoreTopical Oxymetazoline Cream 1.0% for Persistent Facial Erythema Associated With Rosacea: Pooled Analysis of the Two Phase 3, 29-Day, Randomized, Controlled REVEAL Trials
BACKGROUND: Rosacea is a chronic dermatologic condition with limited treatment options. METHODS: Data were pooled from two identically designed phase 3 trials. Patients with moderate to severe pers...
Read MoreAdverse Medical Conditions Across Treatment Options in Patients With Psoriasis: A Claims-Based Analysis
OBJECTIVE: To assess the real-world risk of developing adverse medical conditions (AMCs) among patients with psoriasis treated with biologic therapies or conventional systemic/topical therapies (CST/t...
Read MoreManagement Decisions Made by Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Patients: Impact of a 31-Gene Expression Profile Test
IMPORTANCE: The 31 gene-expression profiling test (31-GEP) has been shown to provide useful prognostic information in patients with cutaneous melanoma. The test dichotomizes patients into lower risk (...
Read MoreThe Happy Face Treatment: An Anatomical-Based Technique for the Correction of Marionette Lines and the Oral Commissures
When viewing the most famous smiles in history (Figure 1), two constants become apparent: a smooth perioral surface and oral commissures that are turned upward (or horizontal as a minimum). Patients a...
Read MoreHigh Intensity Focused Electro-Magnetic Technology (HIFEM) for Non-Invasive Buttock Lifting and Toning of Gluteal Muscles: A Multi-Center Efficacy and Safety Study
OBJECTIVE: Surgical intervention has been the only method to improve the aesthetic appearance of buttocks apart from physical exercising. This study evaluates the efficacy of high intensity focused el...
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Features
Nodules on the Nasal Tip: Think Before You Laser
Cosmetic consultations are routinely part of a dermatologist’s day. Often, patients present after consultation from another dermatologist or other physician with an established diagnosis and wou...
Read MoreTelogen Effluvium With Dysesthesia (TED) Has Lower B12 Levels and May Respond to B12 Supplementation
We investigated a subtype of Telogen Effluvium associated with Dysesthesia, (TED) which was defined as the presence of Telogen Effluvium with severe itch, pain, soreness, burning, or formication in th...
Read MoreIntralesional 5-Fluorouracil in the Treatment of Lower Leg Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States.1,2 There are different treatment modalities for non-melanoma skin cancer, that include surgical excision, ra...
Read MoreUsing Google to Trend Patient Interest in Botulinum Toxin and Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
INTRODUCTION: Google Search is an important tool for patients researching skin care treatments and finding dermatologists. Data from individual patient’s searches are aggregated by Google and y...
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